Deschutes County's 2026 population is estimated at 216,891, reflecting a 1.25% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Deschutes County is the 7th largest county in Oregon. The 2010 population was 157,744 and has grown 37.5% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.9 years
Female: 43.8 years
Male: 41.9 years
There are 167,265 adults, (43,870 of whom are seniors) in Deschutes County.
Female: 103,710 (50.3%)
Male: 102,624 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Deschutes County includes 87.3% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 180,121 | 87.3% |
| Two or more races | 16,255 | 7.88% |
| Other race | 4,968 | 2.41% |
| Asian | 2,235 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 1,528 | 0.74% |
| Black or African American | 882 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 345 | 0.17% |
Deschutes County 's average per capita income is $55,695. Household income levels show a median of $92,758. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $123,806 | $162,549 |
| Families | $110,845 | $145,777 |
| Households | $92,758 | $126,347 |
| Non Families | $60,933 | $84,140 |
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